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Antiferromagnetism in water doped YBa2Cu3O6+x for x∼0.5

TitleAntiferromagnetism in water doped YBa2Cu3O6+x for x∼0.5
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsMacFarlane, WA, Mendels, P, Bobroff, J, Dooglav, AV, Egorov, AV, Alloul, H, Blanchard, N, Collin, G, Picard, PG, Keren, A, King, PJC, Lord, J
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume289–290
Pagination291 - 294
ISSN0921-4526
KeywordsPrBCOx
Abstract

We report zero-field (ZF) μSR on a series of antiferromagnetic (AFM) samples of YBa2Cu3O6.4 reacted with water. We find several oscillating signals whose amplitudes vary with water content and temperature, and for high water contents, a non-oscillating component. The Néel transition is 395(5) K, characteristic of the undoped CuO2 bilayer. Initial comparison with ZFμSR and ŻFNMR\} measurements in related AFMs (PrBa2Cu3O7 and H doped YBa2Cu3O7) suggests a similar muon site and an \{AF\} structure which is similar, but distinct from YBa2Cu3O6.

URLhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921452600003951
DOI10.1016/S0921-4526(00)00395-1